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‘Jurassic Park’ Prop Sold for Eye-Popping Amount

A 1993 movie’s iconic amber‑preserved mosquito fetched over $400,000 at auction, sparking a surge in Hollywood memorabilia interest.

By · Published August 30, 2026  20:07 UTC · Updated August 31, 2026  00:27 UTC

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A prop from the film "Jurassic Park" was sold at auction. The mosquito fossil encased in amber was purchased for $403,000.

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What item was sold at the auction?

The replica amber‑encased mosquito prop from the 1993 film “Jurassic Park”.

How much did the prop sell for?

It sold for $403,000, with some outlets reporting the figure as $400,000.

Which auction featured the sale?

The sale took place at an auction of Hollywood memorabilia that included props from “Jurassic Park”, “The Shining”, and other 1990s movies; the specific auction house was not named in the coverage.

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  • Primary Driver: A 1993 movie’s iconic amber‑preserved mosquito fetched over $400,000 at auction, sparking a surge in Hollywood memorabilia interest.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The piece, a detailed reproduction of the creature that fuels the film’s opening sequence, changed hands at a recent auction that gathered items from several classic films. The sale underscores the market’s willingness to pay premium prices for cinematic iconography. Entertainment Weekly highlighted the $400,000 figure, while Yahoo Lifestyle Canada placed the mosquito among other iconic props from ‘The Shining’ and additional 1990s movies that fetched similar sums.

Coverage from WFTV and WHIO TV reiterated the $403,000 price, confirming the auction’s result across broadcast and online outlets. The consistency in reporting points to a broader collector enthusiasm for tangible pieces of film history, especially those tied to landmark science‑fiction franchises. Future auction calendars from the same house are expected to list additional memorabilia from the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise, and industry watchers will monitor whether new bids approach the $403,000 benchmark.

Collectors and museums may seek similar items as the market demonstrates strong valuation for physically linked cinematic artifacts.

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